Month: May 2009

The following is the second in a series of five questions and corresponding answers on leadership. (See question #1: How to Motivate and Inspire Others? ) 2. What is the biggest challenge in leading an organization? Communication is the most important and most challenging task when leading an organization. Leaders must communicate organizational goals and strategies, especially during difficult[…]

When I was studying mathematics at the University of Puget Sound in the early 1990s my professors were extremely excited about a newly purchased, and quite expensive software program called Mathematica. There were only a few copies available to our department, but when I got my hands on one I immediately recognized the power of Mathematica as a[…]

I was recently involved in a research project asking me to submit my views on leadership development. The following is the first in a series of five questions and corresponding answers. I found the exercise to be extremely useful and encourage you to come up with your own answers to these questions. It will help you clarify[…]